The Crochet Stitch Bible

About this book

Author Betty Barnden shared her knowledge of needlecraft design with embroiderers in The Embroidery Stitch Bible--now she uses her expertise as a hand-knitter to bring readers The Crochet Stitch Bible. This is the book crochet enthusiasts have been waiting for. Hundreds of traditional and contemporary stitches are photographed and accompanied by detailed charts in this essential illustrated reference. More than 200 crochet stitches are each clearly explained with a photographed sample row-by-row instructions easy-to-follow symbol charts and comprehensive descriptions of all the associated techniques. Whether novice or expert this book provides clear guidance for all skill levels with additional chapters on basic techniques and materials a stitch identifier and a how-to-use section. More than 200 photographed stitches accompanied by detailed instructions Includes a stitch identifier for easy reference to all 200 stitches